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Carina Cruz

Austin,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently delivers high-quality work quickly.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Dancer

Myself
Austin , TX
01.2016 - Current
  • Studied various forms of dance such as jazz, tap and hip hop to enhance skill set.
  • Performed complex choreography in a variety of styles, including ballet and modern dance.
  • Instructed students on basic steps and movements while providing feedback on their performance.
  • Developed new routines with an emphasis on creativity and expression.
  • Organized props, costumes, music and other materials needed for performances.
  • Collaborated with artistic directors to select appropriate pieces for each production.
  • Attended rehearsals regularly to refine skills and practice with the rest of the cast.
  • Created innovative combinations that combined elements from different genres.
  • Maintained physical fitness through regular exercise and strhing techniques.
  • Communicated effectively with other dancers to ensure smooth transitions between moves.

Barista

New Waterloo
Austin, TX
03.2023 - 09.2024
  • Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
  • Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
  • Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
  • Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
  • Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
  • Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.

Event Captain

ROYAL FIG CATERING
Austin, TX
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Oversaw, encouraged, and coordinated teams of 15 individuals or more
  • Assign relevant staff roles and clarify responsibilities
  • Advice team members on food and guest service best practices
  • Evaluate team member performance and guest satisfaction in detailed reports for upper management.

Event Staff

ROYAL FIG CATERING
Austin, TX
  • Unloaded truck full of catering equipment (40 LBS)
  • Built out food stations, plate settings, managed back of house for our kitchen
  • Provided excellent customer service for our guests
  • Cleaned up at the end of large event (200 people +)
  • Worked as Lead Bartender at weddings, set up Full Bar in under two hours and began service for full events.

Account Executive

IBC BANK
San Marcos, TX
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Quickly learned banking software for daily responsibilities
  • Open and closed bank accounts
  • Evaluated client bank accounts to proactively research personalized financial solutions
  • Took full ownership of client bank accounts and personalized service based on the clients' needs
  • Upsold financial services to clients
  • Worked closely with clients to optimize their finances
  • Participated in volunteer work with the company to strengthen our presence in the community.

Education

B.A. in Mass Communication -

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
San Marcos, TX

Skills

  • Ordering Procedures
  • Cash Handling
  • Opening and closing duties
  • Table Bussing
  • Espresso machine operation
  • Menu Memorization
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Performance Planning
  • Class Instruction
  • Project Management
  • Client Relations
  • Rehearsal Direction
  • Dance Instruction
  • Physical Fitness
  • Music Interpretation

Hobbies and Interests

  • Performance Arts such as being a vocalist, dancer and art presented through digital.
  • Composed music lyrics for band for two years.
  • Dancer and theatric performer

Timeline

Barista

New Waterloo
03.2023 - 09.2024

Event Captain

ROYAL FIG CATERING
03.2021 - 03.2023

Account Executive

IBC BANK
10.2019 - 10.2020

Freelance Dancer

Myself
01.2016 - Current

Event Staff

ROYAL FIG CATERING

B.A. in Mass Communication -

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

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